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PROFESSIONAL.Away onVacationWill Returnabout Oct. 1Robert SimpsonOptometrist and OpticianWilliam Pali'ister, M. D.,Specialist In the treatment of diseasesand deformities of the ere aad ear.nose and throatOffices Fourth Floor. Goldstein BuildingOffice Phone ISO. Glasses Fitted.????????????*+?+++ DR. LEONARD P. DAWES ?+ Surgeon and Physician +? Offlce First Nat. BIl Bldg. ?? Hours 10 to 12 m; 1 to 4 +? and 7 to 9 p. m. +? Phone 2602; Res. 2603 +?+?+*+++?*??+?+?: Dr. E. H. Kaser:? DENTIST JJ 1 and 3 Goldstein Building TJ Phone 56. X^ Hours.9a. in. to9p.m. {MISS ALERECHTOSTEOPATHSwedish Massage. Medical Gymnastics. Ex- jpert treatment siren in all cases requiring ?massage, diet and mechanical therapeutics.Rooms 4 19-C1 Goldstein Building. Phone 32 jHours 1 to S p. m. and by appointment I+ ?+MRS. A. D. GROVERed Cross Graduate NurseSurgical Medical ObstcrticalCases cared for at your home.136 E. 6th St., Phone 14054 ? ?Any Broken Spectacle LenseI duplicated and fitted for $1.50,made by best lense makers, nomatter what you paid for yourglasses originally.I. J. SHARICKJeweler and Optician4 4+ 4OR. G. C. MAULEDentistThird St, Douglas. Alaska4 4DR. H. VANCEOSTEOPATH5 and 6 Malony Bldg., phone 295Hours 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.TELEGRAM!Douglas-Juneau?10 Words 25cDelivered Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co.. F. J. Jerome, Phone"Triple O" ? DouglasTo be or not to be Prepared?that is the questionthese rainy days?very latest Rain Coats at Behrends.? ? ?The Empire circulation leads. Tryadvertising in itPiano TunerGEORGE ANDERSON. Expert. Twenty jvreni experience. Factory repremmtatire torHi*h Grade Pianos and PUyer Piano*. AddressBox 591. Phone 113,Protect YourHealthEat clean, wholesome food, prepared under sanitary conditionsTHE WHITELUNCHthe one place In Juneau withmodern sanitary equipment,where no tin cans or rusty potsare used.122 FRONT STREETNew arrivals of carefully selectedstock. See the display window forbargains tomorrow and Monday. Alaska Furniture company. 9-17-tf.The Juneau Fruit & Vegetable Market will be closed Saturday until 6 p.m.?Open Saturday evening, 6 to 12.? ?V ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE ?? Douglas Branch ?4 M. A. SNOW, Manager ?? ?PRUIT TO LEAVE.DOUGLAS. SepL 18.?D. E. Prult,formerly of tho Fox Store, has resigned his position and will leave fortho Westward In a few days.BING HALLECK RETURNS.DOUGLAS. SepL J8. ? With faceweil browned and showing the effectsof his adventurous trip to Cordova ontho gas boat Ravorite. Bing Hallockreturned on the Alameda yesterday.Mr. Halleck stated that he had lost48 pounds in the six weeks just past,but outside of a little soreness in themuscles from straining and lifting onthe boat, ho feels in good conditionphysically.LYRIC THEATRE, DOUGLAS.1.?Strand War Series, No. 11, inthe latest war news.2.?(Eclair) "At the Crossing," thisis an absorbing drama with BarbaraTennant, O. C. Lund and Lindsay B.Hall.3.?(Rex) comedy featuring BobLeonard in a brilliant farce comedy."Tho Fourth Proposal."4 and 5?(Victor) J. Warren Kerrigan in a throbbing mystery drama."The Magic Skin." a two-part feature.6.?Ending with a Keystone comedy, "A Fatal Sweet Tooth," and youwill laugh until tears run down yourcheeks.The Lyric Orchestra will be In attendance as usual tomorrow night.Lutheran Services In Douglas.(Martin L. Larson. Pastor.)There will be Sunday School tomorrow at 10 a. m. and service at 8p. m. with song service at 7:45 p.m. at the Lutheran church in Douglas.NO SHOOT TOMORROW.TREAD WELL, Sept. 18?There willbe no shoot at tho Treadwell GunClub's range tomorrow, It was announced today. A large number oftho members arc going hunting.FAMOUS CASETO BE CLOSED?+?Andrew Christensen, chief of thefield Service, general land office, wholeft Juneau last week for Prince Rupert, has gone on to San Francisco,where he will close up the LisborneCornell coal case, which has beenpending ever since the governmentinvestigation of the coal situation several years ago. Under the Act ofCongress passed on October 20, 1913,all cases relative to coal lands inAlaska must be dosed before October20, 1915. This is the last case tocome up under that regulation.The claims involved are in the vicinity of Nome but the case was takenbefore the San Francisco land officeowing to the great expense thatwould be involved by bringing thewitnesses to Nome. Several of thegovernment witnesses reside in Seattle, and their depositions were takeni by Mr. Christensen on his way south.The majority of the witnesses forboth sides are in San Francisco. Itis expected that a decision will beannounced within the next week.WIRELESS TELEPHONEMEN IN JUNEAUG. L. Milligan. the well known electrical engineer who had charge of theinstallation of the government wireless plants at Fairbanks, Fort Gibbon and St. Michaels and other pointsin Alaska, and C. B. McCoy, of theUniversal High Powe" TelephoneCompany, are recent arrivals in Juneau.This telephone is a recent inventionwhich makes it possible for the human voice to be transmitted by wireless and the two men claim big thingsfor its future.Mr. Milligan, who has been in Alaska more or less since 1903, whenhe installed the United States wireless station at St. Michaels, said:"This high power telephone issomething that will revolutionize longdistance conversations."CHISANA OUTPUT WILLBE FULLY $150,000?*?Late arrivals at Fairbanks from theChisana say that the amount of theoutput of the Chisana district for theyear will be fully $150,000.GETS NEW EQUIPMENTL. F. Shaw has ordered new equipment for the Anchorage Pioneer. A.X. Grant, formerly of Juneau, will beplaced in charge of the typesettingmachine.The Juneau Fruit & Vegetable Market wilt be closed Saturday until 6 p.m.?Open Saturday evening. 6 to 12.The Juneau Drug Co. has receiveda new supply of Universal ElectricCoffee Percolators, Tea Samovars.Curling Irons, Shaving Mugs, Vibrators, Hair Dyers, etc., outside prices,phone 250. 9-16-3twa.*. 3"Why Girls Leave Home"? TWO REELS MM??i | ;A Screamingly Farce Comedy lAnd Throe Other Good Ones iDOUGLAS ORPHEUM THEATRE !Sunday and Monday, Sept. 19-20 |;Showed to Over 700 People at The Juneau Orpheum.SECOND SHOW 3:45 Prices 10c and 25c |5 1ebner tunnelnotjto stopContrary to rumor, there will be nolet-up In the work of tunnel drivingat the Ebner mine. The work la progressing under the direction of Foreman George Oswald.Downlo D. Mulr. Jr.. engineer Incharge of tho property, will leave Juneau about November 1, but will return at intervals of from two to threemonths, to Inspect the work. Mr.Mulr has returned from Sitka, wherehe examined a property.FEAST OF TABERNACLESNEXT JEW18H HOLIOAYToday is Yom Kippur, or tho day onwhich tho members of the Jewishfaith atono for their Bins, by supplication. The holiday Is being observed here.Next Wednesday Is the Feast of theTabernacles, Of this festival, whichcomprises eight days, beginning onSeptember 22 and ending October 1,the Jewish Holidays Press Notice Bureau says:"Once a year Israel revives its loveof tho soil, and makes public avowalof the fact that even an Industrialcivilization, such as ours, depends primarily upon tho elements of nature.This re-statement of live for and confidence in Mother Earth is indeed afact of Jewish religiousness. Weknow and we reassure ourselvos thatGod is at the center of life throughall the seasons and that the prosperity and the satisfaction we seek comeor do not come according to His law."Judlsm Is a religion In the verymidst of the passions, aspirations andcomplications of life. Nowhere 'arethese more insistent than in the economic Interests of men. Here religionhas a duty as well as an opportunity.Judaism endeavors not merely to fortify men in their difficulties as tothe dally bread, but also to keepthem moral large-hearted and Just"Tho Sukkoth Festival is meant notis a season of self-congratulation onhaving garnered in the product of thefarm or the gains of business, but astime for thought on the larger-scopedtocial and international life. Thelaws arc the first to havo recognizedpolitical economy as the fields wherereligion and morality must operate forthe good of men.Ill lis UlUUCni 1UILU IUU OUSKUOUWnes8 of this truth of tho Sukkoth Festival Is made more 'effective by thefact that it occurs at the beginningof the Autumn, coincident with theincreased activities of tho economicagencies. It is, as it were, a timelylesson for each one to interpret his"ife as of larger scope, related to thenational life and made possible Infulness only within it"The 'dwelling in booths," as characteristic of the Biblcal phrase of theFestival and observed as an archaicsymbolism nowadays, is a suggestivedomestic ritual which reaffirms thelessons of 'the simple life' and thelemocracy of the Jewish household.The five symbolic plants, bundled together, hint that, as the gifts of GodIn nature vary and in their totalitymake human life sweet and satisfactory, so tho difference among men,as to service and character, may serveto make 'society' an organization inwhich each one of us has a place andcan make a helpful contribution.Some more effective, some less; somenoble, and some commonplace; somefor the day and some for all time,according to what they do and whatthey are."The Sukkoth Festival Is the culminating lesson of the series of holidays of the month. It addresses itself to the facts of life which wewight, otherwise, leave sordid. Itwidens the horizon of our individualinterests. It approves our vocationsand labors not when they bring private satisfactions but when they vitalize our common humanity and make?is more efficient in the work uponwhich depend the weal, the peace andthe joy of the community."lAAJ.Xj.XJ.AJ.lX.lll.J,> +? HOSPITAL NOTES ** *????+?+?+?+??++?Miss Ora Moeller, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy Whitneyfor several weeks, was dischargedfrom St. Ann's hospital after beingconfined there several days followinga slight operation. Miss Moeller isplanning to leave within a few daysfor her home in the States.Mrs. A. B. Dodd, who was operatedon for throat trouble a few days agohas returned to her home.Scotty McKee, a longshoreman whowas injured last night while workingin the hold of the freighter Redondo,has regained consciousness at SLAnn's hospital and from present indications will be entiroly recovered ina few days. Dr. P. J. Mahone hascharge of the case.Mrs. R. G. Robertson is in St. Ann'shospital and is resting easily after aslight operation performed upon herthroat this morning."Babe" Samples of Treadwell, returned today from California.C. N. Stockwell has returned from:i visit to the States.Are you using Gardenglow Perfume? It is a perfume that will pleasethe most fastidious. The subtle fragrance brings to you recollections ofgardens filled with flowers, of thingsjeautiful and harmonious. We have) sample for you at THE JUNEAUDRUG CO. 107 Front, 8L, Opp. Alaskan Hotel. 'Phone 2-S-O. 9-17-3t.The Juneau Fruit & Vegetable Marcet will be closed Saturday until 6 p.n.?Open Saturday evening, 6 to 12.WATCH FOR THENurse Girl atGuy's Drug Store;She will arrive soon;Opposite P. O., Douglas.?SfGROUSE ARE SCARCEIN WHITEHORSE COUNTRYTen days have elapsed since thegrouse season opened but "nary agrouse" 'has so far been seen eitherfor gift or for sale in town. A person who has been out in the woodsseveral times within the past fewdays is authority for the statementthat there is not a grouse within tenmiles of Whitehorse.? (WhitehorseStar.)Mrs. Emery Valentine and daughterMadeline returned today from a visitlo the States.+ ?? + * + ??**?>* + + + +? ++ COURTHOUSE NOTES *?> +++?*+*??+++???+++?In accordance with an execatlve order issued June 9th announcing thata four-hour schedule would constitutea day's work on Saturdays for allFederal employees and officials herefrom that date until September 15,the day in the various government of- 1flees of Juneau will last until 5 o'clockfor the rest of the year, beginning today. - 1Suit Jia8 been filed In the commissioner's court by J. E. Crosier, who alleges that Harry Williams, as of theWilliams-Cook-Hendrlckson Co., oweshim a bill of $135 for services rendered. V. A. Paine represents the iplaintiff.H. R. Shepard has been appointed 1agent for the Connecticut Fire Insur- 'anco company of Hartford, Conn. iAllen Shattuck has been appointed Iagent for the Westchester Flro Insur- 1anco Co. of New York and also for the IPhoenix Assurance Co., of London. iEmplro want ads. get results <****************** Personal Mention*****************Ed Snyder of Tenakec is a visitorin the city. ,Henry Moses, a well-known furrier,Is in the city from Hoonah.Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Whittier andchildren returned today rrom PortTownsend, Wash., where they havebeen visiting.Mr and Mrs. Sam Guyot and Mrs.Guyot's sister, Miss Evelyn Sullivan,returned today from Sitka.Miss I-ilft Halloway left yesterdayfor Baker City. Ore., to attend schoolthere this winter. She will residewith an aunt.Mrs. Ned Moe and daughter Helenarrived in Juneau today on the Mariposa. to make their home here. Mr.Moo has rented the Honricksonbouse, across the Gold Creek bridge.They are temporarily staying at theGastineau hotel.P. C. Feldkamp, returned toda>rrom California. He was employedaBt year as a cost clerk, in the Gastineau offices. Ho is registered athe Alaskan with H. M. MurrayMrs. E. M. Kconan and two childrenM Seattle, are guests of Mr. and Mrs.SV. Front Johnson, where they will remain fo/" a month or two.Nathaniel Greene, formerly townI dork of Juneau, and later clerk andmagistrate at Cordova, passed |hrough on the Alameda yesterday,m his way to the States. Mr. GroenoS Territorial bank examiner for theThird division.KENAI PENINSULA .?rte?rMAN TAMES MOOSESEWARD, Sept. 11.?A whole fam- ? Ilv of moose. Including the mother, a 11?carling and a calf have come underhe personal protection of Ben M.>wensy, "somewhere on Kenai Pen*nsula" and the animals are said tolave become as tame as a flock oflomesticatod sheep. Whenever thelunters in that vicinity happen along,lr. Sweasy tells them of the herdnd that ho is "acQualnted with itsdatives" and the moose are safe.?Seward Gateway.)J. H. SMART DEAD.DAWSON, Sept. 11.?John Smart,n old-time prospector 63 years of agoled at the Good Samaritan hospitalere Sept. 10. Smart was a native orintario, and had been ill for sevcralonths.FUNERAL BY SIGNS.PORTERVILLE, Calif.. Sept. 12.hinoral services in the sign lan^a^fere held from her Westfteld home | ?or Mrs. Anna Cabclka, aged 42 yearsmember of the deaf mute colony ofbe suburban district. Rev. J. M. Bla)Ck delivered the address, which wasran slated into the sign language bylaric Wann. daughter of deaf mutearents. Hymns were also "sung nbo sign language in concert. All inttendance at the service with thexception of the minister, were deafmtes.?(Ex.)A aood fountain pen is a necessity j-not a luxury. A Waterman Ideal, -r a Conklln are guaranteed to give <atlsfactlon. An assortment of any 4oint to suit you Is found only at the juneau Drug Co., opposite Alaskan 4otel, price from $2.50 up. 9-16-3t 4DR. FANNIE WA1TE ]ly( ht p cialist?Valentino Block. |<? ? * ' ^ , n.A GOOD TRIP FOR FISHThe schooner Prospector, Cnpt. Anderson, arrived from the banks. Shebrought in about 70,000 pounds of halibut, and would probably have hadmore if it had not been for the factthat her bait ran out?| KetchikanMiner.)FAIRBANKS HOLDS FAIRFAIRBANKS, Sept 7.?The annualFair opened yesterday with a wonderful display of products of the locality. The season has been tho bestgrowing one in the history of thocountry so that the farm produce isa sight.It's no secret, the smartmen about town are allwearing Benjamin Clothes.You saw it first In The Empire.? ? 7HE ? ?ROYAL GRILLA First Class RestaurantWhen in Douglas take your mealswith us. Wo servo the beBt ofevery thing the market affords.Open All HoursDOUGLAS ? ? ? ALASKAGoldstein s mporiumhe Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes and Emery ShirtsMILLINERYYou will bo proud as a poaeoek If you buyyour HATS of Mrs. E. Sherman. Shefrankly tolls you what stylo is becoming.Her Styles Are Right Op to The Minute* N l 'M s. E. Sherman I131 Front Sl, Juneau. Phone 264Bargains-BargainsMONDAY, TOESDAI, WEDNESDAYONLY!In order to dispose of some of our surplus stock ofgraniteware and tinware quickly, we are offering a large number of articles at unprecedentedbargains.iStew Pans1 Gallon and /2 Gallon graniteatew pane, formerly sold at50c. For this sale only 25cPreserving Kettles1 Gallon and >/2 Gallon graniteperserving kettles, formerlysold at 50c. For this saleonly 25cGranite Pails IA limited number of granite ^pails, formerly sold at 50c.For this sale only 25c.Granite Strainers JA few granite strainers, former- ''ly sold at 50c. For this saleonly 25c. nMany Other Articles Used DailyBy the Housewife IAt similar reductions. Goods all new and in first- :tlclass condition. i(GENUINE BARGAINS \aDon't miss this sale, because we are selling something you want at ea price that will save you half its cost. nJULIUS JENSEN jHARDWARE AND FURNITURE STORE JDOUGLAS, ALASKAEWatches, DiamondsJewelry, SilverwareI.J.Sharick,Jeweler and ?OptlcUnAPARTMENT HOUSEFOR SALEfIVE APARTMENTS, ALL RENTEDPRICE $2,000Millinery Store ? Cheap.Cigar and Fruit Stand ? Cheap.Store for Rent ? $20 per month.House and cabins For Rent.Juneau Realty Co.174 Front St.Douglas Fish 8 Ice Co,ORDERS TAKEN 8 DELIVEREDCity Wharf S? Phone 407CARLONE & MARZIKLadies' and Gentlemen's TailorHave just recdoed 2000 Samples ofFall and Winter GoodsST. ANN AV. Phone TO DOIGLALiL. G Thomas Mcrl F. Thomas J ,Alaska Furniture 8 Undertaking J;Co., Inc. J |Funeral Directors & Embalmers :;